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Autistic man from Hillegom suspected of assaulting traffic controller and police in Haarlem. ’I just want to work again’, he says after 3.5 months in custody

A 38-year-old man from Hillegom is accused of assaulting a traffic controller and two police officers in Haarlem on December 14. The suspect, who has autism, has remained in pre-trial detention for th...

Czech Republic replaces Japan at Haarlem Baseball Week; former winner unable to field representative team

The Czech Republic will replace Japan in the upcoming Honkbalweek Haarlem baseball tournament. Japan withdrew from the competition because the country was unable to field a representative team to send...

Mexican immigrant dies in US ICE detention center

A 36-year-old Mexican immigrant died in an immigration detention center in Los Angeles after being found unconscious in his bed. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reported the death on Monday, ...

The fight against addictive algorithms begins

A jury in Los Angeles has ruled that social media companies can be held liable for the harm caused by their platforms. This landmark decision marks a significant development in the legal fight against...

Shooting victim at A1 gas station near Muiden dies

Another Iranian missile shot down over Turkey

NATO air defense intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile that entered Turkish airspace over the eastern Mediterranean. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense reported the incident, marking another ...

41-year-old psychiatric patient missing after escaping in Groningen

Police are searching for a 41-year-old psychiatric patient who escaped during supervised work in Groningen. The man had been held at the Mesdag forensic psychiatric center since 2011 following convict...

Ten-year prison sentence demanded for IJmuiden man (65) over multiple crystal meth labs

Dutch prosecutors have demanded a ten-year prison sentence for a 65-year-old man from IJmuiden for his significant role in the production of crystal meth. Nine other individuals are also facing substa...

Germany and Syria seek large-scale return of refugees

Germany and Syria have announced a joint initiative to facilitate the return of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees over the coming years. The plan was presented by German Chancellor Friedrich Me...

Germany and Syria want large-scale return of refugees

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a plan for the return of hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees over the coming years. The agreement was reached durin...

Car ends up on its side after collision at bridge between Zwanenburg and Halfweg

Two vehicles collided on Monday afternoon near the Weerenbrug on the Haarlemmerstraatweg in Halfweg. One of the cars overturned in the accident and came to a rest on its side just before the bridge.

Breda comes to COA's aid with temporary emergency shelter for 500 people

The city of Breda is opening a temporary emergency shelter for up to 500 asylum seekers at the Breepark event venue. This initiative is intended to assist the asylum seeker reception agency (COA) with...

Kamil E. challenges risk status in court for family contact

Kamil E., a 40-year-old Polish national, has initiated a summary proceeding against the Dutch State to challenge his high-risk prisoner classification. He is seeking to remove this status to regain co...

Two minors and 18-year-old detained after fatal violence in Hoorn

Three suspects, including two minors and an 18-year-old, have been detained following a violent incident in Hoorn that killed a 29-year-old man. The suspects are being held in restricted custody and a...

German inflation at highest level since 2024 due to rising fuel prices

German inflation rose to 2.7 percent in March, reaching its highest level since 2024 according to preliminary data from the federal statistics office Destatis. The increase was primarily driven by hig...

Prison sentence and fine for captain of alleged shadow fleet tanker

A French court has sentenced Chinese captain Chen Zhangjie to one year in prison and a 150,000 euro fine for refusing to stop his oil tanker when ordered. The vessel is suspected of being part of the ...

Two Chinese container ships sail through Strait of Hormuz

Two Chinese container ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from the shipping monitor MarineTraffic. This passage is notable as Iran has restricted traffic and atta...

Fines for exploitation of Indonesian nurses

The Dutch Labor Inspectorate has fined a university and two healthcare institutions a total of 700,000 euros for exploiting Indonesian nurses. The organizations allegedly recruited dozens of individua...

Trump threatens to destroy Kharg if no deal is reached soon

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's Kharg Island unless the country's regime quickly reaches a deal with him. In a post on Truth Social, he also demanded the immediate reopeni...

Deaths in Israeli attacks on Gaza and West Bank

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least three people, according to local authorities. Additionally, one person was killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.

18-year-old from Heemstede who shot man in shoulder after King’s Day won’t return to juvenile detention

An 18-year-old from Heemstede has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for shooting a person in the shoulder in Haarlem following King's Day celebrations. The court decided he does not nee...

Dutch cabinet reverses UNRWA funding cuts this year

The Dutch cabinet has restored the 19 million euro subsidy for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) effective this year. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma announced the reversal of previously planne...

Zelensky proposes Easter truce for energy infrastructure

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his country is open to an Easter ceasefire. He also noted that allies have requested Ukraine to stop attacking the Russian oil sector to avoid furthe...

Netherlands also asks Israel not to expand death penalty

The Netherlands has joined Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom in calling on Israel not to expand the use of the death penalty. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen announced the country's suppor...

Seven years in prison for Helmond father after baby's death

A 35-year-old man from Helmond has been sentenced to seven years in prison for the death of his six-week-old son in 2021. The court in Den Bosch ruled that the infant died from severe brain injuries c...

Ukraine apologizes to Finland for fallen drones

Ukraine has apologized to Finland after two drones crashed on Finnish territory on Sunday morning. The drones were reportedly intended for targets in Russia and were not aimed at Finland.

Spain closes airspace to US aircraft attacking Iran

Spain has closed its airspace to United States aircraft involved in military strikes against Iran, according to reports from El País. This move follows the Spanish government's earlier refusal to all...

Fire at Israeli Bazan refinery after attack

An attack on northern Israel has caused a fire at the Bazan refinery near the city of Haifa. While no injuries have been reported so far, there are unconfirmed reports of a potential chemical leak at ...

Man seriously injured in stabbing at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station

A man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident near Amsterdam Sloterdijk station on Heathrowstraat late yesterday evening. The victim is currently hospitalized and out of danger, but police have n...

Number of asylum seekers in Ter Apel falls, but remains above 2,000

The number of asylum seekers at the Ter Apel registration center decreased to 2,053 over the weekend, though it remains above the 2,000-person limit. According to the Central Agency for the Reception ...